Prescription Songs
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music publishing and licensing |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Łukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald |
| Headquarters | United States |
Prescription Songs operates as an independent entity specializing in music publishing and licensing, established in 2009 by Łukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald.
History
From 2013 through 2017, Prescription Songs engaged in a collaborative publishing agreement with Big Machine Records, based in Nashville, to facilitate connections between songwriters located in Nashville and Los Angeles. The company strengthened its foothold in Nashville by inaugurating a second office there in 2016.
In 2014, artist Kesha initiated legal action against Dr. Luke, alleging sexual assault along with emotional and psychological mistreatment. Following these events, individuals affiliated with Prescription Songs encountered increased scrutiny due to their association with Dr. Luke. For instance, Ethel Cain, who joined the label in 2020, later voiced remorse regarding her signing after discovering Dr. Luke’s involvement and subsequently departed upon completion of her contractual obligations.
In 2021, Prescription Songs collaborated with BitPay, marking a milestone as the first prominent music firm to enable compensation for songwriters and producers through Bitcoin transactions.
Current
The roster of songwriters currently signed under Prescription Songs includes:
Former
The list of previous songwriters formerly affiliated with Prescription Songs consists of: